DLA Troop Support News

Jan. 24, 2018

Marine Corps range in Hawaii ‘transformed’ with DLA materials

PHILADELPHIA — Marines in Hawaii can now drive through simulated urban blocks lined with buildings that conceal moving targets they engage with their big guns. The Kaneohe Bay Gun Training Facility has been transformed into a combat training environment.

Randall Owens poses with his certificate recognizing his 40 years of federal service.

Jan. 18, 2018

DLA Troop Support employee reaches 40 years of federal service

PHILADELPHIA — Rising through the Air Force and Navy ranks, 12 duty assignments around the world and then supporting the warfighter as a medical logistician equals 40 years of federal service for Randall Owens.

Jan. 4, 2018

Supporting 6th Fleet warfighters

NAPLES, Italy — Navy Cmdr. Josh Elston acted as the single Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa interface during the 6th Fleet 360 war game in Naples, Italy, Dec. 3-8.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Ben Holden, left, assigned to Task Group 56.1, and a member of the Royal Navy of Oman prepare explosives during Exercise Safe Handling 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey)

Dec. 28, 2017

DLA expands Middle East vendor pool with workshop for Omani businesses

To help local businesses in Oman learn how to work with the U.S. government, DLA joined U.S. Central Command and the State Department in hosting a workshop for potential vendors.

Troop Support's Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support Program team poses with Troop Support Commander, Army Brig. Gen Mark Simerly during the Dec. 19 quarterly awards ceremony.

Dec. 22, 2017

Troop Support commander recognizes employee excellence at awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The commander of DLA Troop Support recognized 137 employees during a quarterly awards ceremony Dec. 19.

Seventeen DLA Troop Support retirees with 638 combined years of service were honored during a retirement ceremony Dec. 21. The group, standing with DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, was the largest to retire during 2017.

Dec. 21, 2017

DLA Troop Support honors six centuries of service during retirement ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Seventeen DLA Troop Support retirees with 638 years of combined service were recognized during a retirement ceremony Dec. 21.

Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Timothy Hagans is a food service technician serving in the Subsistence supply chain as part of the Army's career broadening program. Broadening assignments allow soldiers to gain knowledge and skills that complement those they acquired through Army service.

Dec. 21, 2017

Assignment with DLA Troop Support broadens soldier’s perspective

PHILADELPHIA — When Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Timothy Hagans arrived at DLA Troop Support in December 2013 for a career broadening assignment, he said he wasn’t sure what to expect. But he knew it wouldn’t be like the first 25 years of his military career.

DLA Troop Support Holiday Card Decorating Contest

Dec. 20, 2017

Industrial Hardware wins holiday decorating contest

PHILADELPHIA — Several DLA Troop Support directorates competed for the most festive and mission-themed decorations during the annual holiday card decoration contest Dec. 18.

Leadership from the 407th Air Expeditionary Group serve a Christmas meal to the Airmen and Marines deployed under their charge in Southwest Asia, Dec. 25, 2016. The service members deployed here are supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

Dec. 20, 2017

DLA Troop Support sends holiday meals to deployed service members

PHILADELPHIA — Deployed service members will be able to enjoy a traditional holiday meal this Christmas thanks to the efforts of Subsistence supply chain professionals at the DLA Troop Support.

Dec. 18, 2017

DLA Troop Support employees bring holiday cheer to local students

PHILADELPHIA — Employees with DLA Troop Support, known for providing critical supplies to warfighters, supplied gifts, games and cheer to local students during the annual Children’s Holiday Party Dec. 7.

DLA Troop Support Industrial Hardware employees gather for a group photo during their visit to DLA Distribution’s Eastern Distribution Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13, 2017.

Dec. 15, 2017

DLA Troop Support and Distribution connection highlighted in tour

PHILADELPHIA — Employees with DLA Troop Support saw a clearer picture of how they work with DLA Distribution during a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12.

Leonard Shannon is the DLA Troop Support Employee of the Month for October.

Dec. 8, 2017

Installation Operations employee, food drive volunteer is DLA Troop Support's Employee of the Month

PHILADELPHIA — Leonard Shannon is the DLA Troop Support Employee of the Month for October. He had an integral part in collecting more than 3,000 pounds of food that was donated to Philabundance, the Philadelphia area's largest hunger relief organization.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, left, places Army Col. James G. Gill’s, center, new colonel rank onto his uniform, along with Gill’s cousin Steve Peay during a promotion ceremony at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia December 1, 2017. Gill is DLA Troop Support’s new Joint Reserves Forces team lead, joining the organization in November.

Dec. 7, 2017

New DLA Troop Support Joint Reserves Forces lead promoted to colonel

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s new Joint Reserves Forces team lead said he was humbled, honored and grateful for the support of family and friends during his promotion ceremony Dec. 1.

Joanne Anello, Industrial Hardware division chief, describes InSPIRE, a new mentorship program, to potential mentors and mentees Nov. 14, 2017.

Dec. 7, 2017

New mentorship program aims to InSPIRE

PHILADELPHIA — A new road to professional and personal development will open for employees at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support early next year. A supervisor in the Industrial Hardware supply chain is spearheading InSPIRE, a new mentorship program.

Dec. 6, 2017

Employee with family struck by hurricane sees DLA difference firsthand

A DLA employee with family in Puerto Rico saw firsthand how the agency helps provide the critical items Americans need when struck by disaster.